TRAVELING AS A GREEN CARD HOLDER IN TIMES OF COVID: PART 2

Traveling overseas for an extended period of time when you have a green card (permanent residence card) has always been tricky. However, it has become even trickier during the Covid pandemic. This is the second of a series of blog posts about traveli… Read More
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Traveling as a Green Card Holder in Times of Covid: Part 1

Traveling overseas for an extended period of time when you have a green card (permanent residence card) has always been tricky. However, it has become even trickier during the Covid pandemic. We’re publishing a series of blog posts about travel… Read More
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When to Run PERM Labor Certification Recruitment

When to run PERM labor certification recruitment – this is a frequent question from our clients, and it’s a great question! Timing is a key element of a successful PERM labor certification process. There are many deadlines and timelines t… Read More
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I’ve Sent in My Application to USCIS: What’s Next?

By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk If you’re a foreign national navigating the U.S. immigration system, it’s likely you’ve had to adopt the patience of Job. The U.S. immigration system is a waiting game, which can be immensely fru… Read More
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15th Annual Legal Food Fr…

15th Annual Legal Food Frenzy

By Nikita Hernandez, Sumner Immigration Law Paralegal It’s that time of year again! Sumner Immigration is participating in the 15th annual Legal Food Frenzy through FeedMore from April 1 – 30, 2021.The Legal Food Frenzy (LFF) is an annual… Read More
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Goodbye Public Charge, Hello Path to Citizenship

By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk If you were considering filing for a green card, there’s no time like the present. On March 9, USCIS announced it would no longer be applying the Trump-era public charge rule. This is great news for… Read More
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USCIS Will Use the 2008 Naturalization Test!

Great news for those applying for naturalization to become a U.S. citizen! USCIS will now continue to use the 2008 version of the civics test. In the last days of the Trump administration, USCIS announced that they would use a longer and harder versi… Read More
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Can I Change My Name During the Green Card Process?

By Nikita Hernandez, Sumner Immigration Law Paralegal It’s official! You’ve become Mr. or Mrs. and want to take on your spouse’s name while getting your U.S. permanent residence situated, but when is the best time to do that? APPLYING FOR A NAM… Read More
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Real Talk - Current Immigration Processing Times: Settle In!

One of the most common questions that we receive from our clients is about case processing time. The USCIS and DOL estimated case processing times are available online, but that source can be frustrating as they sometimes give a wide range of timefra… Read More
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Brighter Days Ahead: The Top 5 Immigration Changes Since 46 Became President

By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk If you read our blog post, What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a New President), then you’re familiar with President Biden’s proposed immigration strategy. While the proposals seemed promising,… Read More
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